Paulette Plummer, LCSW, LISW-CP

Paulette Plummer is a licensed therapist based in North Carolina with 26 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life changes and emotional challenges. She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) credentials, reflecting extensive training in clinical social work and independent clinical practice. Paulette focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse, while also offering guidance for relationship, family, and parenting concerns.

Paulette brings a culturally responsive, client-centered approach to each therapeutic relationship, attending to multicultural concerns and the specific needs of marginalized communities. She works with individuals and families on issues such as grief, abandonment, adoption and foster care dynamics, blended family challenges, communication and commitment difficulties, and the emotional aftermath of divorce or separation. Her practice also addresses isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, immigration-related stress, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

In sessions Paulette combines Client-Centered Therapy with evidence-informed techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She creates a supportive space where clients can explore personal stories, process difficult emotions, and build practical coping strategies and stronger communication skills. Paulette aims to empower people to increase self-understanding, resilience, and healthier relationships as they navigate transitions and pursue personal growth.